An essential self-help guide to treatment of chronic pain based on myofascial release This indispensible self-help guide is for anyone suffering from chronic pain and struggling to understand why standard medical approaches have failed them. Taking a mind-body approach, the book clearly and simply explains how chronic pain develops, and why an understanding of fascia--the main connective tissue in the body--is the key to restoring pain-free movement and health. Author and myofascial release expert Amanda Oswald informs readers about the role of fascia in chronic pain and empowers them to help themselves through simple and effective self-care techniques, stretches, and exercises.

Living Pain Free is a must-read for anyone experiencing chronic pain from conditions including migraines and headaches, repetitive strain injury (RSI), jaw (TMJ) pain, frozen shoulder, neck and back pain, chronic pelvic pain, scar tissue, and systemic pain conditions such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, and myofascial pain syndrome. It will also benefit anyone interested in understanding chronic pain from a myofascial perspective.

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About the Author

AMANDA OSWALD is a leading UK myofascial release specialist. With a background including advanced bodywork and cognitive hypnotherapy, she takes a mind-body approach to healing chronic pain. Oswald is a member of the International Fascia Research Society. She is a regular attendee and speaker at international symposia and complementary therapy events. In addition to her clinic work, she runs fascia workshops teaching self-help for chronic pain.

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I wouldn't class this a book you would read from start to finish all in one go, as it is very informative on all things to do with Myofacial release, the history as well as explaining all about Chronic Pain covering the whole of the body. As well as activities, stretches and exercises. I am still working through this book and learning so much as I read through it.

I have to say as someone who has suffered with myofacial tension for a nbr of years,due to slipped disc,and surgery,this self help book has been one of the best I’ve come across,Amanda’s insight and knowledge for myofacial release and constant study has been a great help,the way forward for a better calmer you...highly recommend for its knowledge alone..Anthony

Provides clarification on what myofascia is and how it behaves and responds to misuse and therapy.If you are a modern day forward thinking physical therapist of any description or somebody who wants to figure out how to make a real lasting difference to your own musculoskeletal issues this book is a must.

There's no mention of fascia in text books for soft tissue injuries if you go back ten years or longer. Now there are courses that make this interesting subject the focus of attention. The author aims her book mainly at potential patients and possibly therapists interested in the subject. It's written in plain terms and without technical jargon.

The books covers several aspects of fascia and its treatment. This includes the musculo-skeletal aspects, as well as the possible association of fasciitis in relation to organic complaints such as prostatitis and endometriosis. There's not a lot of evidence based literature on this aspect of the subject, so the comments made here are based on her own personal experience.

The mid-section of the book covers pain and its links to abnormal fascial patterns. It discusses the physiology of pain and the endocrine system, neurotransmitters and prostaglandins, all at an entry-level of understanding. Next comes exercises, diagnostic methods and other aspects that may be of interest to patients looking for a means of self-help.

There are some very helpful diagrams to illustrate exercises to run through for those who have a sedentary job and suffer lower back, shoulder or neck pain issues.

The author makes passing reference to other healthcare systems like yoga, Alexander technique, Tai Chi and other methods of improving self-awareness of poor posture and its chronic effects.

If you are looking for a basic introduction to the subject of fascia, what it is, and how it may have a relationship with common pain problems, then this book can he heartily recommended. We have a copy in the waiting room of our osteopathic practice and the feedback we get from patients from having read it is entirely positive.